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Busy NBA schedule not totally foreign to Celtics' TatumBy The Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) Jayson Tatum actually played a back-to-back-to-back-to-back in college this year, during Duke's four-game, four-day march through the ACC Tournament.So one part of NBA life isn't totally foreign to the rookie.Games on consecutive days are...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Knicks, Rockets talking, no Anthony deal imminentBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets are still trying to work out a deal involving Carmelo Anthony, though it may take some time - if it happens.The teams continue to talk about...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him 'so-called president'By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) LeBron James went after President Donald Trump in an emotional speech on Tuesday night, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Standing on stage before students, parents and...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Blake Griffin opts out, becomes free agentBy TIM REYNOLDSBlake Griffin has decided to test free agency, telling the Los Angeles Clippers that he is opting out of the final year of his contract.A person with direct knowledge of Griffin's plans confirmed the decision to The...

AP Sports WriterLeBron teaming with Showtime on NBA documentaryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will help tell a story he's still shaping.The Cavaliers superstar is teaming with Showtime on a documentary that will examine the modern NBA and the league's impact on popular culture worldwide. James, who has...

Not max: Noel signs $4.1M qualifying offer with MavericksDALLAS (AP) Nerlens Noel has signed his $4.1 million qualifying offer from the Dallas Mavericks.The team announced the signing Monday of the 6-foot-11 center, who had been a restricted free agent and now will be unable to sign a long-term...

Kings waive guard Arron AfflaloSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings have waived guard Arron Afflalo one year after signing him as a free agent.The Kings cut ties with Afflalo on Friday before his entire $12.5 million contract for 2017-18 would become guaranteed. Afflalo will get $1.5 million instead.Afflalo...

Stephen Curry misses cut with 74, impresses golf's bestHAYWARD, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry missed the cut Friday night against professional golfers one notch below the PGA Tour.But not before leaving some of golf's best players impressed that a two-time MVP for the Golden State Warriors could enter their...

Wizards announce contract extension for John WallWASHINGTON (AP) John Wall signed his $170 million, four-year contract extension that owner Ted Leonsis said provides the Washington Wizards with long-term stability.Team President Ernie Grunfeld announced the completion of the deal Wednesday. Wall said in a video posted on Twitter on...

Kara Lawson to be primary TV analyst for Wizards this seasonWASHINGTON (AP) Former WNBA and college basketball star Kara Lawson will be the primary television analyst for the Washington Wizards this season.Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic announced the hiring of Lawson on Wednesday. A longtime ESPN game and studio analyst,...

AP Sports WriterSuns thrilled to get Jackson with fourth pick in draftBy JOHN MARSHALLPHOENIX (AP) Josh Jackson skipped out on a pre-draft workout with Boston at the last second, a move that didn't sit too well with the Celtics.The Phoenix Suns, who ended up drafting the former Kansas...

Cavs sign free agent guard Jose CalderonCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers have signed free agent guard Jose Calderon to a one-year contract.The 35-year-old Calderon, who is entering his 13th season in the NBA, will back up All-Star Kyrie Irving. Cleveland never found a good solution at that position last...